FUNctionality
Organizing Ideas & FUNspiration
Resources for Organizing

Over the years, I’ve compiled a list of some of the most useful services to help get organized and stay that way.
I welcome you to copy and save the list, as well as add to it.
– Allison

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WHAT IS YOUR STUFF WORTH?

It’s Deductible now has a free online tool to help you figure out the
value of your donations.
http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/itsdeductible/index.jsp

Other value rating sites:

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BUDGET/FINANCIAL
http://www.mint.com is now run by Intuit, the people who bring you quicken.
Keep track of your finances here.
Toss the paper checkbook register and use this one:
Track your taxable income and expenses at http://www.outright.com
This website categorizes your income and expenses for reporting to the IRS.
It’s a great tool for simple small business accounting.
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MEAL PLANNING

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The DONATE MOVEMENT

Goodwill has named this effort the “Donate Movement.”

“Every day, the universal symbol for recycling reminds us to recycle bottles, paper, cans and more. Now, imagine another symbol on clothing, household goods and electronics that reminds you that an item can be donated when you no longer need it.

Goodwill’s vision for this new Donate icon is a universal reminder to ‘recycle’ through responsible donation, helping provide opportunities for others while diverting usable items from landfills.”

– From http://Donate.goodwill.org

CHARITIES THAT PICK UP
Goodwill Industries
Store/donation center locator:
http://locator.goodwill.org/

Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
404-761-6247 (Atlanta)
http://www.aadd.org

American Kidney Fund
770-441-2220 (Atlanta)
http://www.akfpickup.com

Atlanta Union Mission
404-588-4012
http://www.aumcares.org

Salvation Army
404-522-9783 (Atlanta)
www.salvationarmy-georgia.org

Vietnam Veterans of America
800-775-8387 (Atlanta)
http://www.vva.org

Donate Furniture – Atlanta
Atlanta Furniture Bank
call 404-355-8530, x222 to schedule your free pick-up.
http://www.furniturebankatlanta.org

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JUNK HAULING SERVICES
* Many of these companies will take your items to recycling and donation centers, not just to a landfill.
Just Trash It
http://www.justTrashIt.com
770-399-6605 (Metro Atlanta but has other locations)

Just People (Atlanta only)
678-900-6426.

1800gotjunk.com
1-800-got-junk

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RECYCLING

http://Earth911.org – can help you find nearby recycling centers.
Just type in what you want to recycle and your location.

http://flipswap.com – Phone recycling, and cash to you or
charity

North Fulton Recycling Center
Municipal Drop-Off
470 Morgan Falls Road
ATLANTA, GA 30350
http://keepnorthfultonbeautiful.org/
(770) 551-7766
(see website   http://tinyurl.com/65cfny  for full list of what they
accept)

COMPUTERS
Computer Recycling Atlanta
Reboot
770-846-2094
garyblanks@bellsouth.net

Other Computer recycling:

http://www.techcorpsga.org

Office Depot – Takes cell phones, Batteries, Ink Jet Cartridges,
Electronics
$5-$15 for some electroics.

Shredding priced by the box at many locations.
Check your location

Staples Recycling
Computers and Electronics for small fee.
Phones, batteries. Ink cartridges get $3 money credit.
Donations can be traded for Staples Coupons.

Apple
http://www.apple.com/environment/recycling/ipodrecycling/
Apple  Will take any cell phone or ipod to recycle. No purchase
necessary.
Fill out the form online and get a mail in envelope.

Best Buy
Takes cell phones and batteries.
They often host recycling events.
Event listing:
http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/recyclingevents.asp

More Recycling information from retailers that recycle:
http://pages.ebay.com/rethink/index.html
Find out how your favorite stores are recycling

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DONATE
Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Atlanta
Paint, construction materials, reusable appliances
519 Memorial Drive Southeast
ATLANTA, GA 30312
(404) 223-5180

List items for free at Freecycle
http://www.freecycle.org

DONATE (or sell)
List items on Craig’s List
Listing is very easy and you can also post a photo
http://www.craigslist.org

1 Comment to “Resources for Organizing”

  1. amye says:

    Great information. Thank you so much!